Stormy Matte
Church Point,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Acadia St. Landry Hospital
Church Point, LA
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Small critical access hospital
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Cross Country Nurses
Lake Charles, LA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Travel nurse assignment with extention.
- Provided Care to up to 6 patient. High rate of nephrology disorders and post-operative recovery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Team Leader
University Healthcare And Clinics
Lafayette, LA
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Teaching hospital - Assisted physician residents with bedside procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses.
Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Southwest
Lafayette, LA
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acadia St. Landry Hospital
Church Point, LA
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked weekends while attending nursing school
- Cared for up to 6 patients on swingbed unit
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
02.2003 - 04.2013
- Cared for up to 7 patients on various units, often Floated.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA05.2015
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College, Acadian Campus
Crowley, LA12.2002
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Conditions Assessment
- Patient Management
- Acute Illness
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Update Electronic Charts
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Acadia St. Landry Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Cross Country Nurses
07.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Team Leader
University Healthcare And Clinics
06.2017 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Southwest
06.2015 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acadia St. Landry Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
02.2003 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College, Acadian Campus
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